I have a NEW pair on Ebay (Westone replaced my first broken set) and they are only up to $175 with $10 shipping... so rounding up to $200, what are some recommendations that you can provide? I like trying new sets from time to time. If anything, I would like an IEM with a more subdued (better...

Anybody else in this type of situation, what did you go with?

Maybe I am asking for too much... but I want a smaller device that is specifically made with SQ in mind. The size of a Sansa Clip+ would be perfect. I would go slightly bigger as well, but not by too much. I want it to fit in my jeans pocket. The idea is a no-holds barred approach to SQ in a...

Does anybody know of an amp-less source component that plays FLAC?  Top sound and small size are my priorities for this component. I do not need a built in amp nor the associated headphone output since I will amp the signal using an RSA Shadow. A 1/8" mini line out jack would be perfect. I have...

Or UT fans?? =D  

Order shipped on Friday, 6/11. Will receive tomorrow.   Note that they do not recommend black art on the black eye blue shell. I changed my artwork color to titanium instead. For anyone interested, my avatar (Unreal Tournament 2004 logo) is going on the buds.   Quote:

Product: JH16 Order Date: 5/6/2010 Earmolds Received On: 5/14/2010 Current Status: Earmolds Received Order#: 1591   I emailed for status last week and received a reply back today stating that my order will go into the lab on Friday, 6/11.  

Some pics of Shadow attached to Sansa Clip+... Attachment 22263 Attachment 22264 Attachment 22265 Attachment 22266 Attachment 22267 I haven't had the time to really listen to it yet, so take this with a grain of salt, but I find the treble a bit lacking. Hopefully it will just...

The one day I don't check this thread... then it's ready to go. Can't wait for it to arrive.

I'm having a hard time keeping up with this thread. Can anyone tell me if Justin revealed the amp's special feature(s)? Quote: Q: What other new features does the Pico Slim have? A: There are other new features that won't be revealed yet. Also, the Pico Slim could be the first portable...

Quote: Originally Posted by justin w. despite the much higher cost of parts of the Pico Slim, and time spent designing it. I like that! When I build/sell PCs I take the same approach. Give them more performance for the $ no matter how long it took to get the right parts and...

Black triflange for Westone 3 would be awesome. I searched so much on the net that I finally gave up. Could only find black bi-flange for IEMs with larger nozzles.

Yeah, I'm getting both the Slim and Shadow, then may sell one.

Reserve one for me. fzaba1721 Since others are trying... the number 217 would be absolutely perfect! It is a bit out of the initial 200 range, but I would wait for it. I'd like it in black.

I'm curious about the special "feature"!! Wondering if it is really necessary? Time will tell...

Looking good...

Quote: Originally Posted by average_joe You doubt their accent would change, while not probable, possible. And your same thing with IEMs, did you ignore the material property changes or just don't believe that materials can change? And there have been measurements proving changes...

Quote: Originally Posted by average_joe I think you have excellent points and I agree with all 3, but only a little with the accent point (How do you truly know their accent didn't change? Thank you sir... but these particular individuals are grown adults that have been...

Bah, I don't believe burn-in of the physical IEM components. I'm right there with you Mr. Seedhouse. My mind "burns-in." I adjust to the sound in the same way that I have adjusted to the accents of two individuals that I work with. I could barely understand a word they were saying until I...

Waiting patiently as well... when it's done it's done, and it better not break like my Shure e500 cables after 1.5 yrs.

Quote: Originally Posted by daveDerek why not keep both. that way you can send in one for updates and still have an amp on hand for the months your unit is vacationing at spa xin! This would be my first Xin amp and I only ordered the SuperMini IV for now. I was wondering if it...

Quote: Vorlon 1: Today I sent the super-mini in for the latest updates. It sounds very much like the micro, but not as open or tubelike, and doesn’t have the sparkle the micro has recently shown. This may be because it is not burned in yet and hasn’t been used as much as the micro. When it...

Quote: Originally Posted by lmilhan You sir, would be wrong (at least from my point of view). I would love to read any proof you may have. I am not so close minded that I would turn my brain off and discount any significant scientific studies that disprove headphone burn in. And I...

Rodbac fighting the good fight! =) I agree with all your points. There is no such thing as burn in. I could explain and link my heart out but I doubt people who already believe in burn-in will give it the time of day. It's easier to proclaim burn-in than realizing the science behind what really...

I'll be sure to talk to a CS rep if I receive clear cables on black earpieces once my RMA is complete. And that email... giving you an option to shell out and additional $20 for a black cable that they should have shipped with your replacements... that's ridiculous!